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Well what can I say? Like always POPSUGAR knocks it out of the park with their monthly subscription box and this month in no different. Okay….I lied it just keeps getting better. I didn’t think that they could out do the holiday season, but POPSUGAR has done what many retailers fail to do after the holidays. KEEP YOUR INTEREST! Yes! I know that it may sound a bit odd. I mean most people don’t want to talk about shopping after the holiday season and they surely don’t have a desire to spend money. Let me explain what I mean. What do you think about after the holidays? If you are like most of us you are talking about renewing yourself, getting healthy, and thinking positive and POPSUGAR to a task that most of us star out with good intentions, but by the end of month have given up and start counting the days to the next “New Year”.

Everything in the January 2017 Box was amazing! Truly. If you join me on Snapchat when I opened the January box you know what I mean. I don’t think that I used the words OMG! OH WOW! and look more when opening up anything. In a way it was better than that Christmas gift that you really didn’t want.

GoldFaden MD- Fresh A Peel Multi-acid Resurfacing Peel: Have you ever started reading about a product and the someone that you know makes a comment like “ That sounds great” and runs off with it. My Mom literally ran off to the bathroom to give it a try and came back glowing. Enough said.

*Glade- N3 Free- Coconut and Beach Woods Candle: This was a special gift and I think that POPSUGAR must have secretly known that I am a candle lover. Needless to say this candle was gone within two days….seriously. I even when out and purchased another one.

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Disclosure: POPSUGAR sent me this Must Have Box to try, all thoughts and opinions are always my own.

I have excited to share a special coupon code to all my wonderful followers. Include the code SHOP5 (which never expires) to allow my readers $5 off their FIRST Must Have Box!

This is the month of love, but what is one to to do if they are single? My advice is to love on yourself. While Valentines’s day maybe hard for some. A Stylish Hue want to spread the love. Next week will select on True Beauty Tuesday will be be showing a little love to our followers. At it simple to win Just check out the info below.

Image is everything

Clothes may not make the man, but a lady’s attire is a key element that makes first impressions in the business arena. Various studies have shown that multiple aspects of physical appearance (from build, height, and weight to shape, grooming, facial features, general attractiveness and choice of clothes) can make – as well as break – a businessperson’s chance at success.

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But while the correlation between looks and career success is pretty straightforward for men, the climb up the corporate ladder can get a bit trickier if you’re a lady who’s not afraid to rock her natural beauty while pursuing professional achievement.

Dress to Impress

Beauty might not be skin-deep, but a survey carried out by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) showed that a candidate’s appearance at the job interview can lose them an opportunity to impress their future employer by real-life performance in a blink. Just less than six months ago the 11th circuit court of appeals dismissed a lawsuit against a company that refused to hire her because of her locs.

According to the study, a candidate’s grooming and attire are prime eyebrow raisers for job interviewers, but body art such as tattoos and piercings aren’t far behind either. Though not as vital as grooming, choice of clothes, body alterations, hair color and hairstyle ranked high on the list of physical attributes that affected employers’ impressions.

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The study findings are clear: your employer-to-be may not judge a book by its cover, but they will certainly judge your interview look and use it as a criterion in job candidate evaluation. So what is your take? We want to hear from you. Have you felt the need to change your look to earn your “dream job”

As you make your way in the work wold it maybe hard to dress the part while staying true to yourself so below you will find some job interview outfit inspirations:

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Be sure to check part two of Claire’s series next Wednesday.

Claire is a regular contributor for Ripped online magazine. You can also follow Claire on Twitter.

Welcome to the first full week of February! I am excited for all the wonderful things coming this month. While I know this month my feel like the lonely hearts club for some I want to spread the love all month love. Now don’t get me wrong I think that we should spread love everyday, but February seems to get a lot of attention. So among some great giveaways this month you can also expect stylish career tips from international guest blogger Claire Hastings, and some inspiration from me on Facebook and Twitter.

I could say a lot, but sometimes you have to just let things speak for themselves…I will say that I am grateful and proud of the women that inspired this film and those that portrayed their stories with grace, excellence, and of course #BLACKGIRLMAGIC.

Nothing is more relaxing that a nice warm bubble bath. The moment that you sink into the tub it feels like all of cares just fade away…in honor of National Bubble Bath Day I was inspired to join in on the fun! I will be be offering my own give away in the spirit of National Bubble Bath Day.! So if you missed your chance to win today. You now have one more shot to earn that bubble bath. Simply follow the instructions below for your chance to win.

If you have been following my blog over the holidays you know that over the last few months I have been sharing the wonderful goodies in the the Must-Have box from POPSUGAR and if you haven’t then shame on you. The last box of 2016 did not disappoint. I shared the opening of the December 2016 box on my Snapchat (MsSophiaStyles) so swing by and check out my reaction(s). Not on Snapchat? You can get a sneak peek below

You’ve had the chance to hear me rave about the Must Have Box the entire Holiday season. Now is the time to treat yourself. Use the code at the bottom of this post to get experience the must have joy for yourself. New Year New You!

Disclosure: POPSUGAR sent me this Must Have Box to try, all thoughts and opinions are always my own.

I have excited to share a special coupon code to all my wonderful followers. Include the code SHOP5 (which never expires) to allow my readers $5 off their FIRST Must Have Box!

I am sure excited that I found another cosmetic brand that offers gluten-free products with women of color in mind! Let me introduce you to Law of Nature Cosmetics. I always visit the “about” section on every website that I visit to get their backstory. Just a few sentences in I must admit that I was pleasantly amazed at their mission. I know that some beauty lovers only want to look great, but I personally believe that one should be able to look great without causing harm to themselves due to toxic ingredients in their beauty products.

After reading the story of Jasmine Rose, the founder I quickly added Law of Cosmetics to my must buy list. Sadly, like to many women I too have had a loved one with Breast Cancer and I applaud Ms. Rose for reaching safe natural ways for women to showcase their beauty without having to subject themselves to harsh chemicals.

The cosmetic line offers several products that are not only gluten free, but vegan, talc free, paraben free, bismuth free, and while you may not think “Who cares…..why does that matter?” I invite to research some of your favorite brands (several of which are targeted to women of color) and health issues related to chemicals used in those products and you will know why it truly matters. Like I said I have already added several of Law of Cosmetics items to my must buy list. Want to see what I picked? Visit me on our sister site Loving Hue & Your Style… Right now.

I am always do the happy dance when I find gluten-free items especially beauty brands. I have been on the hunt for gluten-free brands that embrace women of color for what seems like forever! I don’t think that it is my chance that I found Gold Label Cosmetics du ring the season of miracles. I just wished that I would have found them before my trip to New York City a few weeks ago. I would have rocked their lipsticks because well….HELLO! they look wonderful! One thing that I love is that they show the lipsticks on very different skins tones. This is a plus for me because as any woman of color knows what looks good on one skin tone can be a hot mess on another.

As I scrolled down their Twitter page and website I saying “Yes” and “I need this one too”.

As the holiday season kicks into full swing so does the holiday hustle and bustle. Which means non-stop parties, events, and holiday joy. You are sure to be on the go this season, but it is also very important to give yourself the gift of health and wellness from the inside out. While we are all making a point to look good on the outside during the season we must not forget it is also very important to take care mind, body, and spirit.

Below is a listing of websites that I visit at least once a week for a quick pick-me-up. Be sure to check this blog often as I will be posting Holiday Season health tips and resource information, as well as wellness inspiration for 2017.

Serves to change the culture toward health and fitness in the Black community, showcase those making an impact, and educate our audience on healthier living. We also serve to provide a platform for fitness + health professionals and enthusiasts who are otherwise overlooked by traditional fitness media.

Black Doctor.org– Covering everything from health conditions, healthy living, food, and more. Black Doctor.org covers a variety of topics and issue that are important to the black/African-American community.

Black Woman’s Health– The only national organization dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our nation’s 21 million Black women and girls – physically, emotionally and financially.

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